Conference List

From 13/02/2024 to 15/02/2024
Filter options 
Programme
10h00-10h30
Tue 13/02/2024
LE GRAND AUDITORIUM

Inaugural conference of the show.


10h30-11h30
Tue 13/02/2024
LE GRAND AUDITORIUM

Rum distillation can be carried out in columns with a variable number of trays and different extraction modes. The aim is to present different scenarios and make the link with the behavior of volatile aroma compounds.


Animators:
Martine ESTEBAN-DECLOUX
Pr Génie des Procédés
Emérite AgroParisTech

10h45-11h45
Tue 13/02/2024
L'ENGRENAGE

The role of artificial intelligence (AI) within industries resolutely focused on human sensory perceptions. As technologies evolve, the integration of AI into sensory domains raises complex questions about its impact on human experiences.

As the industry moves decisively towards richer sensory experiences, it becomes imperative to understand how AI can harmoniously coexist with our sensory perceptions. This conference will provide an opportunity to discuss recent developments, applications and the ethical implications of this convergence.


Speakers:
Delphine CALMETTES
Responsable Analyse sensorielle
REMY MARTIN

10h45-11h45
Tue 13/02/2024
LE PETIT AUDITORIUM

From Œnotourism to spiritourism, a lever for the development of regional tourism from a heritage and cultural perspective.


Animators:
Hervé NOVELLI
Président
Conseil Supérieur de l'Oenotourisme

Speakers:
Veronique POTELET
Responsable projets transverses & relations institutionnelles
PARIS JE T'AIME
Nicole SINIVASSIN
Vice-présidente
Riviera du Levant (CARL)
Ximena VELASCO
Directrice du Festival ¡Qué Gusto!
PASALAVOZ

12h00-13h00
Tue 13/02/2024
LE GRAND AUDITORIUM

Polynesia is considered a third country in Europe. Yet this territory is a source of wealth for France, with a variety of terroirs and populations that give rums high added value. The aim of the union and the public authorities is to plant 1,000 hectares and create 3,000 jobs in the rum sector by 2040.


Animators:
Jérôme LECERF
Directeur Adjoint Direction de l'Agriculture en Polynésie Française
Syndicat IGPF

Speakers:
Marotea VITRAC
Président syndicat IGPF
Syndicat IGPF

12h00-13h00
Tue 13/02/2024
LE PETIT AUDITORIUM

Waste and effluent reprocessing, green energy production, organic advances, decarbonation, reuse of rum by-products...
Using sugarcane bagasse as ecological insulation: an example of the versatility of the rum industry.
Rum is at the forefront of the fight for a less polluting industry. But there remains the question of the carbon footprint of transport and containers.


Animators:
Michel TRICHET
Directeur des Engagements
Crédit Agricole GPE

Speakers:
Rosan MOUNIEN
Responsable du développement du Marché des Corporates
Crédit Agricole GPE
Clément GUERIN
Export Sales Manager
CHALVIGNAC

12h00-13h00
Tue 13/02/2024
L'ENGRENAGE

The Australian sugarcane spirits industry dates back to the period between 1865 and 1866, and developed from the 1880s onwards with three long-term production sites. The historically oligopolistic structure of the Australian rum industry has resulted in long-term dominance of the sector. Analysis of recent expansions in export markets over the past five years and a look at the outlook.


Animators:
Steve MAGARRY
CEO
Sydrum

13h15-14h15
Tue 13/02/2024
LE GRAND AUDITORIUM

Gastronomy is an essential part of international meetings, be they political, economic or cultural....
How does today's rum culture fit into the world of diplomacy?


Animators:
Béatrice FABIGNON
Cheffe spécialisée
Gastronomies Créole et Outre-mer en France et International

Speakers:
Sylvie BOU NAJM
Cour des comptes
Ximena VELASCO
Directrice du Festival ¡Qué Gusto!
PASALAVOZ
Adrian NINO
Directeur
Bar 1802 - Hôtel Monte Cristo Paris
Christopher BELLAIL
Rum Sommelier
Bar 1802 - Hôtel Monte Cristo Paris

13h45-14h45
Tue 13/02/2024
LE GRAND AUDITORIUM

There is a plethora of competitions and medals that are supposed to reward the best spirits. How is their legitimacy built up?


Animators:
Alexandre VINGTIER
Rédacteur en Chef
Rumporter

Speakers:
Fabien HUMBERT
Rédacteur en chef adjoint, jounaliste et auteur
Rumporter
Jerry GITANY
Co-fondateur
The Rum Embassy SARL

15h00-16h00
Tue 13/02/2024
LE PETIT AUDITORIUM

The health situation caused by covid 19 has enabled rum producers to show their support for health by participating in the production of hydroalcoholic gel, essential in this time of crisis. Are there other pharmaceutical uses for the products, by-products and derivatives of the rum industry?


Speakers:
Blaise LOLIKA
Dr
Arizona (USA)

16h30-17h30
Tue 13/02/2024
LE PETIT AUDITORIUM

Geographical indications are an excellent tool for promoting local know-how, or a barrier to the arrival of new players.


Animators:
Max DUBOIS
Professeur vacataire Université Paris-Saclay
Université Paris-Saclay

Speakers:
Gisèle BOURQUIN
Présidente
Femmes au-delà des mers
Claire MONTESINOS
CEO
Serene Network
Marianne Billy
Gérante
Punch Mabi
Joris GALLI
Cofondateur et Directeur de la distillerie
PAPA ROUYO
Gregory Blard
Pdg
Arrangé blard 

09h30-10h30
Wed 14/02/2024
LE PETIT AUDITORIUM

Opportunities or popularization or speculation?
From the growing number of fully-specialized tiki bars, to the rooftops of palaces where rum is an increasingly common component of prized cocktails: a study of the range of distribution targets How the bulk rum market is transforming the global market for rum production and consumption


Animators:
Carsten VLIERBOOM
Chief Rum Officer
E&A Scheer BV

Speakers:
Asher ROHAN
Manager of Brand & Culture
American Northwest Distributors
Jake PARROTT
Portfolio Manager
Haus Alpenz

09h30-10h30
Wed 14/02/2024
L'ENGRENAGE

The health situation caused by covid 19 has enabled rum producers to show their support for health by participating in the production of hydroalcoholic gel, essential in this time of crisis. Are there other pharmaceutical uses for the products, by-products and derivatives of the rum industry?


Animators:
Matteo VITALE
Market Leader France
Berlin Packaging

Speakers:

09h30-10h30
Wed 14/02/2024
LE GRAND AUDITORIUM

Travel to the beautiful island of Barbados and discover its heritage, agricultural and industrial treasures, including the diversity and age of its stills and aging techniques.


Animators:
Alexandre GABRIEL
Owner & Master Blender
Maison Ferrand & West Indies Rum Distillery

Speakers:
Simone RUDDER
Ambassador
of Barbados to the European Union

11h00-12h00
Wed 14/02/2024
LE PETIT AUDITORIUM

Rum, wine, cigars, cheese... these are heritage treasures that boost the economic development of their home regions.
Wealth that needs to be protected. Are quality labels the solution?


Animators:
Yves JEGO
Président de l'Advisory Board
Made in France

Speakers:
Astrid COMBEMOREL
Cheffe de Projet National
FRANCE TRAVAIL
Jennifer FRAIR-ROSKIS
Juriste- Consultante- Formatrice
Cabinet FRAIR-ROSKIS Conseil & Formation
Manon GITANY-LECOMTE
Juriste Légal Counsel
CAMPARI FRANCE

11h00-12h00
Wed 14/02/2024
LE GRAND AUDITORIUM

Rum, a globalized spirit: current situation and focus on key markets.


Speakers:
Javier HERRERA
CEO
RUMCONSULTANT
Maikal GURUNG
General Manager
The daily Tot
Jake PARROTT
Portfolio Manager
Haus Alpenz
Vinícius de MIRANDA SANTIAGO
Head Sommelier
Víssimo Group
Kai NG
Barmanager
Quinary Bar
Philip HARDING
Managing Director
bbb drinks

11h00-12h00
Wed 14/02/2024
L'ENGRENAGE

Innovation and flaconning, glass recycling. Corking, hybrid corking and even bagasse. Cardboard and glass packaging, bulk sales to consumers... Cane fiber seems to be gaining ground. What are the best practices to adopt?


Animators:
Bernard HEGER
Consultant expert principal
Réseau Ducretet

Speakers:

12h30-13h30
Wed 14/02/2024
LE PETIT AUDITORIUM

Aging specialists apply the most innovative methods. What ageing equipment and techniques should you use?


Speakers:
Grégoire HAYOT
Président fondateur
Rhum Karukera

12h30-13h30
Wed 14/02/2024
L'ENGRENAGE

Cellar master training, a lever for recognition of Cuban rums.


Animators:
Véronique BONRAISIN
Directrice Adjointe Régionale des Opérations
France Travail Guadeloupe

Speakers:
Marc PATUROT
Artisan fumeur
Maison La Fumée
Saïd AHAMADA
Directeur général
L'Agence De l'Outre-mer pour la Mobilité (LADOM)

12h30-13h30
Wed 14/02/2024
LE GRAND AUDITORIUM

Animators:

Speakers:

14h00-15h00
Wed 14/02/2024
LE SALON D'HONNEUR

Positioning and analysis of rum in the spirits market in terms of volume and value.
It is both present in cocktails and the subject of record-breaking speculation on certain cuvées. Yet it has yet to find its place in the premium and super-premium markets. A look at the evolution of Tequila and Brandy


Animators:
Sebastien DATHANE
Consultant / formateur
Fédération du Brandy Français

Speakers:
Jérôme ROYER
Président
Fédération du Brandy Français

14h00-15h00
Wed 14/02/2024
LE PETIT AUDITORIUM

An original varietal approach, the basis of the PGI and the subject of research by CIRAD and UPF. Innovation: leverage for new entrants.


Animators:
Marotea VITRAC
Président syndicat IGPF
Syndicat IGPF

14h00-15h00
Wed 14/02/2024
L'ENGRENAGE

In the hotel business, how do you introduce employees and customers to the rum culture ?


Animators:
Béatrice FABIGNON
Cheffe spécialisée
Gastronomies Créole et Outre-mer en France et International

Speakers:
Olivier BIKAO
Directeur de restaurant
Le Meurice Alain Ducasse
Anthony DENON
Chef restaurant
Le Beaudelaire 1 étoile Hôtel Burgundy
Adrian NINO
Directeur
Bar 1802 - Hôtel Monte Cristo Paris
Christopher BELLAIL
Rum Sommelier
Bar 1802 - Hôtel Monte Cristo Paris

15h30-16h30
Wed 14/02/2024
LE SALON D'HONNEUR

2-part conference :

  • Meeting of leaders from rum-producing countries: Canada, Sweden, Cuba, Dominican Republic, India, Holland...
  • Continuation of the meeting in the presence of the major players

15h30-16h30
Wed 14/02/2024
LE PETIT AUDITORIUM

From cane cultivation to the rum industry: when the quality of the cane matches the quality of the soil, an element of differentiation emerges.


Animators:
Marc André SELOSSE
Professeur
Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle et Institut Universitaire de France

15h30-16h30
Wed 14/02/2024
L'ENGRENAGE

Rum has suffered from a tarnished image for decades. Considered a "sorrowful" drink, it has been associated with many of the ills of the societies where it has historically been produced for centuries. How is rum's image being reinvented?


Animators:
Blaise MENDJIWA
Journaliste réalisateur
Blaise MENDJIWA

Speakers:

16h45-17h45
Wed 14/02/2024
LE PETIT AUDITORIUM

Agora for official announcements, protocol and closing


09h30-10h30
Thu 15/02/2024
LE PETIT AUDITORIUM

How to stand out on the shelves from other spirits :

  • Social networks and communication
  • Online sales platform
  • Quotation platform
  • Special cuvees ?
  • Is selling a story, about premiumization ?

Animators:
Yoann PIERROT
Chargé de Mission Formation
Club Rhum Guadeloupe

Speakers:
Benjamin GUTHMANN
Rhum Club Paris
Cléa Deliron
Co-Fondatrice/Dir. Marketing&Communication
ARRANGE BLARD
Fabien HUMBERT
Rédacteur en chef adjoint, jounaliste et auteur
Rumporter

11h00-12h00
Thu 15/02/2024
LE GRAND AUDITORIUM

Old, amber, white, arranged, liqueurs, ti-punch: the 1000 facets of rum.


Speakers:
Philippe MADKAUD
CEO FOUNDER RHUM OPPORTUNE 1791
OPPORTUNE SPIRITS
Agung PRABOWO
Co-Founder
Three Miles Limited
Claudine CORBION
Doctorante
Université Toulouse III Paul Sabatier
Mario Gabriel DELGADO
Spirits Portfolio Manager
Monsieur Touton Selection, Ltd.

11h00-12h00
Thu 15/02/2024
LE PETIT AUDITORIUM

Innovating through plant breeding to produce high value-added series. What role can mechanized production play? How to optimize yields through plant breeding?


Speakers:
Jean-Nicolas DETOURBET
Responsable projet, développement
MYCOPHYTO

12h30-13h30
Thu 15/02/2024
LE PETIT AUDITORIUM

Comment l’art dynamise le potentiel économique des territoires ?


Speakers:
Arnaud DOLMEN
Musicien
ARNAUD DOLMEN
Pierre BERTRAND
Artiste Musicien
Professeur d'université

14h00-15h00
Thu 15/02/2024
L'ENGRENAGE

How can we encourage the emergence of training programs for rum in all its facets: production, sales, tasting? An intelligence tool in the world of spirits. Following the example of the Master of Wine program, the recognition of training for rum professionals is becoming increasingly important.


Speakers:
Philippe MADKAUD
CEO FOUNDER RHUM OPPORTUNE 1791
OPPORTUNE SPIRITS

14h00-15h00
Thu 15/02/2024
LE PETIT AUDITORIUM

Without the transmission of know-how, the next generations will suffer greatly and without the ability to ensure the means of its existence


Animators:
Luc LESENECAL
Président
Institut National des Métiers d'Art (INMA)

Speakers:
Marine BONNEFIS
Responsable du Label Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant
Institut National des Métiers d'Art

My selection  0
Your selection is empty


×

  Share

Scan



 

Conferences


Human at the Heart of the Rum Ecosystem


The economic activity of rum has always developed in a deeply cultural context, regardless of the producing country.

From the relationship between rum and culture, three aspects are easily identifiable and inherently rich: the representation of rum in art and culture, culture as a tool for showcasing rum, and rum as a link in cultural heritage.

It is undeniable that culture forms an important part of the world of rum. It allows rum to be showcased both literally and figuratively, elevating it to the level of artistic inspiration and sociological reflection.

Discover the Program
Conference Panel

Four Main Spheres

The conferences are structured around four main spheres.


BUSINESS

With production standards, rigorous controls, and optimized logistics, the rum sector aims to become a global leader in spirits. The RUM SUMMIT lays the foundation for this recognition by bringing together key players and decision-makers to address economic and environmental challenges. This ecosystem will rely on innovative processes destined to become quality and sustainability labels.

View Conferences of the Sphere

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The RUM SUMMIT places humans at the heart of its ecosystem, guaranteeing promises of success. Governments and institutions have understood the economic and societal stakes of a market in full growth for the coming decades. The success is undeniable, and every player in the rum sector intends to preserve its achievements and know-how while asserting its role in the race for a position as a global leader.

View Conferences of the Sphere

INNOVATION

Innovation is essential for progress. The RUM SUMMIT brings together ecosystem players to discuss and act on the future of the sector. The future of rum is being played out here, with innovation as the key lever for longevity and adaptability. Molecular chemistry, artificial intelligence, circular economy, and new technologies are all responses to challenges in quality, sustainable packaging (CSR), and barrel manufacturing methods that will influence the quality and aging of rum.

View Conferences of the Sphere

EDUCATION

The RUM SUMMIT places youth at the heart of its priorities, raising awareness among new generations about training and career opportunities in this ecosystem. This second edition will address the lack of visibility of the sector as a workplace. What training and degree programs are available? How can agricultural education be promoted? What integration methods are available for all qualified profiles? These are some of the questions that will shape the future of young people in the rum sector.

View Conferences of the Sphere